Building Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Kasa is seeking a Building Engineer to provide specialized support for all building systems maintenance and facility operations of our Philly Market. This role will involve identifying equipment reliability opportunities and improving quality.

Responsibilities

• Actively provide technical engineering support for the on-site team regarding the operation, improvements, replacements, and/or upgrades for building systems and equipment.
• Identify and recommend potential building systems-related projects.
• Lead efforts involving preventative maintenance requirements, process improvements, standards review and troubleshooting, equipment selection, and service vendors.
• Direct capital projects such as major design changes, performance and process improvement changes, and reliability analysis and related improvements.
• Assist the Operations Manager with reviewing price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for ongoing property maintenance and special projects.
• Understand existing elevator and fire/life safety systems maintenance, making recommendations for process or capital improvements, and assisting in project management of modernization of any of these systems.
• Maintain records related to property permits, licenses and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience providing facilities support in the commercial, multi-family, or hospitality industry
• Strong working knowledge of all building systems including but not limited to MEP, commissioning, life and fire safety, elevator modernization, HVAC, and other centralized systems
• Data-driven, with metrics on your mind, and able to interpret and analyze financial and non-financial data
• Independent thinker with the ability to make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced and ambiguous operating environments
• Obsessive about clear documentation of learnings, and approach problems with the mindset of scaling solutions
• Communicate clearly and empathetically, and deliver impactful presentations to both senior business leaders and daily operations staff
• Excellent time management skills and enjoy juggling multiple time-sensitive projects at the same time
• Comfortable lifting items up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable handling stressful situations with a calm and positive demeanor
• Travel is part of your DNA and you have a passion for the real estate, tech, and hospitality industry

Plus if...

• You've worked for small and large enterprise companies
• You have familiarity with the Short Term Rental (STR) industry

In one year, you will succeed at Kasa by having:

• Become an invaluable resource to our team regarding property facilities operation and upkeep
• Earn the trust of cross-department leaders and managers to be a valued and reliable partner for Kasa's experimental property efforts
• Established at least one new tool or process that increased Kasa quality standards

Benefits

• Kasa Travel Credit: Free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
• The Pay: Starting base pay range is $67,000 - $75,000, set based on multiple considerations, including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
• Paid Time Off: Full-time hourly Kasa employees accrue paid time off at a generous rate that increases with tenure.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most, including a company-sponsored plan with fertility coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience providing facilities support in the commercial, multi-family, or hospitality industry
• Strong working knowledge of all building systems including but not limited to MEP, commissioning, life and fire safety, elevator modernization, HVAC, and other centralized systems
• Data-driven, with metrics on your mind, and able to interpret and analyze financial and non-financial data
• Independent thinker with the ability to make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced and ambiguous operating environments
• Obsessive about clear documentation of learnings, and approach problems with the mindset of scaling solutions
• Communicate clearly and empathetically, and deliver impactful presentations to both senior business leaders and daily operations staff
• Excellent time management skills and enjoy juggling multiple time-sensitive projects at the same time
• Comfortable lifting items up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable handling stressful situations with a calm and positive demeanor
• Travel is part of your DNA and you have a passion for the real estate, tech, and hospitality industry

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of all building systems including but not limited to MEP, commissioning, life and fire safety, elevator modernization, HVAC, and other centralized systems
• Data-driven, with metrics on your mind, and able to interpret and analyze financial and non-financial data
• Independent thinker with the ability to make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced and ambiguous operating environments
• Obsessive about clear documentation of learnings, and approach problems with the mindset of scaling solutions
• Communicate clearly and empathetically, and deliver impactful presentations to both senior business leaders and daily operations staff
• Excellent time management skills and enjoy juggling multiple time-sensitive projects at the same time
• Comfortable lifting items up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable handling stressful situations with a calm and positive demeanor
• Travel is part of your DNA and you have a passion for the real estate, tech, and hospitality industry

Benefits

• Kasa Travel Credit: Free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
• The Pay: Starting base pay range is $67,000 - $75,000, set based on multiple considerations, including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
• Paid Time Off: Full-time hourly Kasa employees accrue paid time off at a generous rate that increases with tenure.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most, including a company-sponsored plan with fertility coverage.

Schedule

Flexible - including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

The starting base pay range for this role is $67,000 - $75,000 and is set based on multiple considerations, including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.